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The Politics of Sound Money: What’s at Stake

An occasional critic will ask that we “stick to our lane” and limit commentary to metals and the markets. They would prefer we avoided politics. When it comes to gold and silver, that is easier said than done. There is no separating the metals market… Keep Reading

The War on Gold Ensures the Dollar’s Downfall

Last month was the 89th anniversary of one of America’s biggest blunders on her descent from honest, sound money into weaponized political money: Executive Order 6102. Signed on April 5, 1933, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt required all perso… Keep Reading

Take Advantage When Markets Succumb to Fear

Last Wednesday’s rate hike by the Federal Reserve failed to convince investors that the central bank can tame inflation without wrecking the economy. Subsequent remarks by Jerome Powell insisting that the economy isn’t vulnerable to recession were al… Keep Reading

Following the Fed’s Hike, Which Markets Have Legs?

Markets responded to the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated 50 basis-point rate hike yesterday by rallying. Investors breathed a sigh of relief when Fed chairman Jerome Powell said a 75 basis-point future hike is off the table. Virtually all asset cla… Keep Reading

Gold Market to Look Past Fed Rate Hikes

Last week’s release of first quarter GDP data was a disappointment, as GDP sank by 1.4%. Analyst expectations were calling for a rise of 1%. The surprise decline may signal a recession ahead. Optimists, however, say the GDP number may not be as bad as … Keep Reading

Crooked Banks Avoid Prosecution for Market Manipulation

Price rigging in the metals futures markets remains a hot topic among gold and silver bugs. They are frustrated by what appears to be a cap on prices despite the overwhelmingly positive fundamentals. Inflation is at 40-year highs and the geopolitical lan… Keep Reading

Why Most Investors Will Miss Out on the Coming Upside Silver Breakout - Part 1

As silver makes an upside breakout on good volume above $30 – initially confirmed by several closes above that price (an occurrence I believe will take place this year) – the number of investors (as opposed to speculators) will immediately begin to sh… Keep Reading

Following Twitter, Elon Musk May Next Want to Acquire Silver

Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter is being hailed as a victory for free speech. Musk vows to make changes to the social media platform that will make it a true “digital town square” where people are free to speak their minds, even if other… Keep Reading

Silver Supply Deficit Frames Bullish Outlook

Silver prices have retreated since hitting a multi-year high in early March. While disappointing to bulls, they should find some encouragement in the white metal’s technical and fundamental drivers. To begin with, gold and silver are still up for the y… Keep Reading

Currency Devaluation Is a Feature, Not a Bug

In the world of trends, history repeats more than it rhymes. Things which were considered “in” decades ago, reemerge as cool again decades later. From mom jeans to vinyl records and even Marxist ideology. The spotlight of today turns to things – bo… Keep Reading